Today is Le 14 Juillet, also known as Bastille Day, when France celebrates a pivotal moment in the French Revolution. On this day in 1789, a crowd of ordinary Parisians stormed a symbol of King Louis XIV鈥檚 tyranny 鈥 the Bastille fortress.
Our main offerings today touch on the struggle for political power and why it sometimes turns violent. But first, let鈥檚 catch you up with our news briefs.
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